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Metals have a high density and they feel heavy so as magnesium is a metal it will not float in water due to the tight compression on the molecules packed in it.
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Does magnesium float on water?
no
Why magnesium starts floating when it reacts with water?
No, magnesium won't float in water. It's almost twice as dense. Oh, and magnesium will react with water, but only slowly. Use the link below for more facts. But it will float when reacting with some acid.
Can the element magnesium float?
NO
Can magnesium float in acids?
no, magnesium never floats in acids...........
Can magnesium float or is it lighter than air?
No, unless shaped as a boat, and no.
Difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide?
Magnesium oxide will react with water to form Magnesium Hydroxide. Magnesium Hydroxide will not reat further with water
Is magnesium oxide aqueous?
No. Magnesium oxide is not soluble in water. On contact with water it will form magnesium hydroxide.
What sediments float in water?
What sediment float in the water
Can jeremejevite float on water?
Jeremejevite does not float on water.
Will a marker float or sink in water?
I have a marker which float in water.
Does an egg float in salted water?
Yes it does float in salt water.
What happens when magnesium oxide is added to water the salt will be?
Magnesium oxide react with water and magnesium hydroxide is formed.
